BN7 is a postcode district in Lewes, South East, covering 745 active and 416 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BN7 (17%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BN7 are around £442k, down 16.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN7 at 264 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BN7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN7 postcode area.
20,498
46
£ 51,725 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 46, BN7 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £442k. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Western Road Community Primary School
Plumpton Primary School
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Southover CofE Primary School
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- 4 Spences Lane B & B
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast
- Hut Therapy
- Montys Accommodation
- Murrells B & B
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- The Secret Restaurant Ltd
- Age UK (Lewes House of Friendship)
- Amigo Shop t/a Chartwells
- Apple Tree Events
- ASK Italian
- + 88 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- W H Smith
- Aura Energy Group Ltd - Rontec Lewes
- Bake Out
- Beckworths
- Betree Vineyard Ltd
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi
- Tesco
- Waitrose
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak
- Lansdown Arms
- Lewes Arms
- Lewes Bowls Club
- Lewes Constitutional Club
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Caccia and Tails
- Castle Sandwich Bar
- Charcoal Grill
- Crumbs
- Daisy's Sandwich Bar
- + 8 more
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